Obituaries
Sheila S. Gardner, 82
November 04, 2022
Sheila Ann (Smith) Gardner, 82, of Lititz, PA passed away Friday Nov 4th, 2022.
Born in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of the late William ‘Bill’ and Lucille (Shumate) Smith.
Sheila is predeceased by Ned, the love of her life of more than 60 years; her sister Brenda Millsaps and brother in-law Joe Gardner. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Daniel, David (Brooke; sons Griffin and Aden); Mary Ann Johnston (AJ; sons Devin and Kyle); Amanda Jones (Jay; son Ian and daughter Olivia); brother Ron (Kathy), brother in-law Frank Gardner (Bobbie), sister in-law Joyce Gardner; a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Sheila lived a fulfilling life creating home and community for her 4 children, 6 grandchildren, countless friends, and extended family. She was an active member of and ordained Elder at Highland Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader, golfer and member of Conestoga Country Club, Lancaster, PA and Riverwood Golf Club, Port Charlotte, FL. She was a charter member of “the Charlie’s.”
A Celebration of Life will be at 10AM on Nov 16th at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sheila’s memory may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Checks written to; Sheila Gardner Memorial Donation – Team Livi; and sent to 4600 Park Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209; or made online.
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Condolences to the Family
November 11, 2022
I will truly miss Sheila. She was my wonderful friend and neighbor from our Port Charlotte family.
She was my Uber driver 🙂 and such a good person and friend. My heart goes out to your family. I will truly miss her.
God bless you and help heal your broken hearts.
November 09, 2022
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. Sheila was a wonderful friend and neighbor. May her love and spirit live in your hearts forever.
November 09, 2022
Sheila was a wonderful friend and neighbor who always had a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. I’m sure Ned was waiting for her with a halo in hand as she took her place among the angels.
November 09, 2022
Grieving with you all. Loss is especially profound when you are so close. But what a wonderful way she raised you all, to love and enjoy being family. And to have faith. What I remember about her is her sweet spirit. Very gracious. Love you Amanda, Jay, Ian and Livi and your siblings and families. Family of family is family, too. Love, Aunt Sue
November 08, 2022
What a lovely lady Sheila was. We share your sadness with her passing.
Prayers for the Gardner family.
November 08, 2022
As one of her Riverwood neighbors (Port Charlotte, FL) I grew to treasure my relations with Sheila. She was truly a lovely neighbor, always ready to join our activities and contribute as needed. I personally looked forward to her arrival and was sad when she returned to her other home in Pennsylvania. She always spoke enthusiastily about her family members; so I sense you are all so sad to have her leave her earthly home. I know that she will find her place in the Heavenly home.
November 08, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Sheila’s family during this time of grief & loss. Her star will shine brightly in the heavenly sky.
Sheila was a warm & generous lady. Our friendship was here in Port Charlotte where we enjoyed dinners, gatherings, & concerts together.
I will miss her smile and sense of humor and cherish memories of good times. May memories of wonderful family times warm your hearts with joy. Sheila & your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm Regards,
Cleo Grayden
November 08, 2022
A wonderful friend and neighbor.
- Services
- Wednesday, November 16, 2022
- 10:00 AM
- Highland Presbyterian Church
- 500 E. Roseville Rd
- Lancaster, PA
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